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Roadster62 · 10-21-2014, 07:32 PM

Trying to get a customers Early 1928 Sport Coupe started, and there was a lot of odd sounds coming out of the bellhousing. My guess is someone in the past installed a later bendix spring, it spins out of center. Was the original AR spring a smaller diameter? Next question is were do we get one? Thanks, Bob...... NOTE: This car has most of the unique AR features, along with some I've never seen before, like the headlight switch with stamped instructions.

Rowdy · 10-21-2014, 08:58 PM

They are really hard to find. Last time I checked they were selling for arojnd $40 each. I have had 2 of them over 30 years. I thought I had another one in some parts I bought afew years ago, but after looking it over a little closer it is wound the wrong way. Size is spot on. Rod

Fred · 10-21-2014, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Roadster62

Trying to get a customers Early 1928 Sport Coupe started, and there was a lot of odd sounds coming out of the bellhousing. My guess is someone in the past installed a later bendix spring, it spins out of center. Was the original AR spring a smaller diameter? Next question is were do we get one? Thanks, Bob...... NOTE: This car has most of the unique AR features, along with some I've never seen before, like the headlight switch with stamped instructions.

If it has the Abel type drive still on it, they do make a very different sound when they engage the ring gear..

brito36 · 10-21-2014, 09:18 PM

Ford also made a replacement bendix for the earlier starters.

pooch · 10-21-2014, 09:30 PM

Make sure no one put a bolt in the spring where a headless slotted screw is supposed to be .

The bolt head hits the flywheel and this was the result on mine ......

Pmsqrd · 10-21-2014, 11:44 PM

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I have a spare NOS one. Send me a PM for details.

Roadster62 · 10-22-2014, 01:17 AM

Thanks Pmsqrd! PM sent. Bob

10-21-2014, 07:32 PM	#1
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	So, an AR Early28 Starter has a unique small Bendix Spring Trying to get a customers Early 1928 Sport Coupe started, and there was a lot of odd sounds coming out of the bellhousing. My guess is someone in the past installed a later bendix spring, it spins out of center. Was the original AR spring a smaller diameter? Next question is were do we get one? Thanks, Bob...... NOTE: This car has most of the unique AR features, along with some I've never seen before, like the headlight switch with stamped instructions. __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.

10-21-2014, 08:58 PM	#2
Rowdy BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gothenburg Nebraska Just off I-80 Posts: 4,893	Re: So, an AR Early28 Starter has a unique small Bendix Spring They are really hard to find. Last time I checked they were selling for arojnd $40 each. I have had 2 of them over 30 years. I thought I had another one in some parts I bought afew years ago, but after looking it over a little closer it is wound the wrong way. Size is spot on. Rod __________________ Do the RIGHT thing - Support the H.A.M.B. Alliance!!!!

10-21-2014, 09:18 PM	#4
brito36 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Marengo. Illinois Posts: 262	Re: So, an AR Early28 Starter has a unique small Bendix Spring Ford also made a replacement bendix for the earlier starters.

10-21-2014, 09:30 PM	#5
pooch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South Coast NSW Australia Posts: 2,596	Re: So, an AR Early28 Starter has a unique small Bendix Spring Make sure no one put a bolt in the spring where a headless slotted screw is supposed to be . The bolt head hits the flywheel and this was the result on mine ......

10-21-2014, 11:44 PM	#6
Pmsqrd Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 216	Re: So, an AR Early28 Starter has a unique small Bendix Spring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) I have a spare NOS one. Send me a PM for details.

10-22-2014, 01:17 AM	#7
Roadster62 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ridgefield, Ct Posts: 3,441	Re: So, an AR Early28 Starter has a unique small Bendix Spring Thanks Pmsqrd! PM sent. Bob __________________ They don't have to run to be enjoyed. I'm here to enjoy the hobby, and enjoy the cars no matter what they look like. Most of the worlds problems are electrical.